<p>Ride-hailing major Uber is going to show drivers how much they will earn and where they are going before accepting a trip.</p>.<p>Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that with 'Upfront Fares', the company has completely reimagined the way drivers accept rides.</p>.<p>"Our new trip request screen makes it easier for drivers to decide if a trip is worth their time and effort by providing all the details, including exactly how much they'll earn and where they're going -- upfront," Khosrowshahi said in a statement late on Friday.</p>.<p>Uber piloted Upfront Fares in a handful of cities earlier this year.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read—<a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/ola-uber-mull-merger-both-companies-deny-buzz-1131279.html" target="_blank">Ola, Uber mull merger? Both companies deny buzz</a></strong></p>.<p>Another feature called 'Trip Radar' lets drivers see a list of other trips happening nearby.</p>.<p>"Drivers will still get individual trip requests like before, but with Trip Radar they have the ability to pick another trip that might work better for them," Khosrowshahi informed.</p>.<p>Trip Radar will be expanding along with Upfront Fares over the next few months, the company said.</p>.<p>"I had the chance to announce these new innovations to more than a hundred drivers in person in Washington D.C.," said the Uber CEO.</p>.<p>Uber has also partnered with Mastercard, Branch and Marqeta on a new Uber Pro debit card and checking account that will help drivers save on gas, fees, and more.</p>.<p>"The higher their Uber Pro status, the more cash back. That means up to 7 per cent cash back on gas at select stations with Diamond status," said the company.</p>.<p>The drivers' earnings will be deposited directly into their Uber Pro Card account after every trip "free of charge".</p>.<p>In November, the company will reintroduce the Uber Pro programme to better recognise and reward drivers with Diamond status, with an annual cash reward.</p>
<p>Ride-hailing major Uber is going to show drivers how much they will earn and where they are going before accepting a trip.</p>.<p>Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that with 'Upfront Fares', the company has completely reimagined the way drivers accept rides.</p>.<p>"Our new trip request screen makes it easier for drivers to decide if a trip is worth their time and effort by providing all the details, including exactly how much they'll earn and where they're going -- upfront," Khosrowshahi said in a statement late on Friday.</p>.<p>Uber piloted Upfront Fares in a handful of cities earlier this year.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read—<a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/ola-uber-mull-merger-both-companies-deny-buzz-1131279.html" target="_blank">Ola, Uber mull merger? Both companies deny buzz</a></strong></p>.<p>Another feature called 'Trip Radar' lets drivers see a list of other trips happening nearby.</p>.<p>"Drivers will still get individual trip requests like before, but with Trip Radar they have the ability to pick another trip that might work better for them," Khosrowshahi informed.</p>.<p>Trip Radar will be expanding along with Upfront Fares over the next few months, the company said.</p>.<p>"I had the chance to announce these new innovations to more than a hundred drivers in person in Washington D.C.," said the Uber CEO.</p>.<p>Uber has also partnered with Mastercard, Branch and Marqeta on a new Uber Pro debit card and checking account that will help drivers save on gas, fees, and more.</p>.<p>"The higher their Uber Pro status, the more cash back. That means up to 7 per cent cash back on gas at select stations with Diamond status," said the company.</p>.<p>The drivers' earnings will be deposited directly into their Uber Pro Card account after every trip "free of charge".</p>.<p>In November, the company will reintroduce the Uber Pro programme to better recognise and reward drivers with Diamond status, with an annual cash reward.</p>